Stains happen to everyone—especially on new favorite clothes. Drawing from decades of my grandmother's proven household expertise, I've compiled her most effective secrets into this reliable guide.
These time-tested methods let you banish any stain quickly and easily. Here's how:
Mix 1/2 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid, a few drops of white vinegar, and 125 ml of water. Apply to the white spots with a clean cloth and rinse with water.
Rinse the stain thoroughly inside out under cold water to flush it from behind. Check out the trick here.
Place an ice cube on the gum to harden it. Once solid, it peels off easily. Check out the trick here.
Mix 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar in 500 ml of water. Apply with a clean sponge. Check out the trick here.
Quickly apply white wine to the stain and sprinkle with salt to absorb. Scrub and rinse immediately with water. Check out the trick here.
Spit on the stain—your saliva's natural enzymes work wonders on proteins. Then soak in cold water with a handful of salt.
Spray hairspray on the ink stain and scrub lightly. Rinse thoroughly with cold water.
Apply 70° alcohol to the stain, then machine wash with your usual detergent. This works for all grease stains too. Check out the trick here.
Mix baking soda with water and apply to sweat spots; add 2 teaspoons of white vinegar for extra power. Or soak in salt water. Check out the trick here.
Skip store-bought options with this powerful DIY: Combine 250 ml water, 150 g salt, and 150 ml 10 vol hydrogen peroxide.
Soak the stained item for 20 minutes, then wash as usual.
